GAP
Gusap
Papua New Guinea
15,441 km
9,595 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,441 km
9,595 mi / 8,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

GAP MDE
Airport Name Gusap Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code GAP MDE
ICAO Code AYGP SKRG
City Gusap Rionegro
Country Papua New Guinea Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bogota
Elevation 1,504 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -6.050000, 145.960000 6.160000, -75.420000

Gusap (GAP) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,441 kilometers (9,595 miles / 8,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Gusap, it's 16:50 in Rionegro. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,451 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Gusap Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Gusap (GAP) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gusap Airport (GAP) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.